Fresh Salsa

3 cans diced tomatoes
2 jalepeno, diced
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 tsp. salt
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 green onions, chopped

–Place greens and garlic in the bottom of a food processor or a blender, then the tomatoes and salt. Blend in quick bursts until greens are incorporated into tomatoes.

My name is Nora Shank and I am a registered dietitian living in Arizona.

After four years of teaching nutrition in the community, to my friends and to my family, I realized that there is such a need for simplified nutrition information.This is a blog devoted to the need for nutritious information and recipes from a trusted source.

The truth about nutrition is this: you need to eat MORE! Not just any food but the three key ingredients to a healthy diet.

I like to use the idea of a three-legged stool. A healthy lifestyle is about balance: medical care, physical activity and nutrition. In nutrition, there are also a natural balance of three key players: carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Here’s where most people get tripped up. How much protein? What kinds of fats? What foods should I eat? How do I cook that? Yes. I understand. This is why I believe we can simplify nutrition even further.

A “diet” isn’t about eating less. It’s about eating MORE. Imagine a “diet” where you were so full and satisfied that you didn’t have room for anything else. The three types of foods you should eat more of are:

1) Fruits and Vegetables
2) Whole Grains
3) Healthy Oils

This blog is dedicated to making that easy to do. It isn’t about knowing you should eat more of these foods. It’s about acutally eating them. Let’s discover how to do that together.